China’s SPIC Shanshan Solar Thermal Project Achieves Milestone in Grid Connection Sprint: Steam Blowing Completed Successfully

On May 6, the 100MW Shanshan Qiketai Solar Thermal Power Project in Xinjiang, EPC-contracted by Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute Co., Ltd., accomplished a critical milestone with the successful completion of steam blowing. This marks the project’s official entry into the final sprint phase for grid connection.

At 17:00 on the 6th, the solar thermal unit of the Shanshan project achieved a one-time success in steam blowing, with system cleanliness and pipeline operating conditions fully meeting standards. Through innovative applications such as intelligent temperature control technology, the blowing cycle was shortened by 20% compared to traditional methods. The project team implemented a multi-dimensional collaborative management model and modularized construction solutions, driving high-quality progress with unwavering determination. The project contributes to the development of Xinjiang’s integrated “source-grid-load-storage” multi-energy complementary system and provides valuable experience for the large-scale application of China’s solar thermal power technology.

Currently, the project has entered the grid-connected commissioning phase. Located in Qiketai Town, Shanshan County, Turpan City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the project is invested in and constructed by SPIC (State Power Investment Corporation) Henan Electric Power Co., Ltd., with a total installed capacity of 1 GW (including 900 MW photovoltaic and 100 MW solar thermal). The 100 MW solar thermal component is equipped with 12-hour molten salt thermal storage and adopts tower-type molten salt solar thermal power technology independently developed by CSPPLAZA member Cosin Solar Technology Co., Ltd., which is also responsible for supplying the integrated heliostat and heat collection system.

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